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Trevor O'Brien Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.

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working on some new ideas. i used to make things at @projector, @Twitter, @YouTube, @Google, and @BrownCSDept. @Medium board member.

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Book Cover for: Young Once, Patrick Modiano

Young Once

Patrick Modiano
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@wordstern Young Once and Invisible Ink, both by Patrick Modiano, are two of my favorites.

Paperback, 2016

$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Stories of Your Life and Others, Ted Chiang

Stories of Your Life and Others

Ted Chiang
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today years old when i learned Ted Chiang is a @BrownCSDept grad. 🤯 "Stories of Your Life and Others" is one of my all-time favorites. crazy. https://t.co/TUc89BRx7H

Paperback, 2016

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Grace Hopper: Computer Scientist: Computer Scientist, Jill C. Wheeler

Grace Hopper: Computer Scientist: Computer Scientist

Jill C. Wheeler
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Fred Brooks' essay, Computer Scientist as Toolsmith, rocked my world. I still get fired up every time I read it. Reminds me what I love about making a certain type of software. Collaborating with experts. Creating new worlds. Learning by interacting. https://t.co/1dT6ZP64gj

Hardcover, 2017

$42.79$21.40 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Invisible Ink, Patrick Modiano

Invisible Ink

Patrick Modiano
Trevor O'BrienTrevor O'Brien

@wordstern Young Once and Invisible Ink, both by Patrick Modiano, are two of my favorites.

Paperback, 2021

$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Gabrielle Zevin
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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow from Gabrielle Zevin is bringing me an insane amount of joy. Every other page, I’m smiling at some perfect little detail or some way-too-relatable thought process. I don’t want it to end. https://t.co/7oFL6CcPvn

Paperback, 2024

$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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